Reconstruction:Proto-Samic/-tēk

This Proto-Samic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Samic

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Proto-Finnic *-dak.

Suffix

*-tēk

1. Suffix of the verb infinitive.

Descendants

• Western Samic:
  • Southern Sami: -dh
  • Lule Sami: -t
  • Northern Sami: -t
• Eastern Samic:
  • Inari Sami: -đ